well i just came back from a test drive.... and i think i'll be sticking to the corolla, the celica is a sportier drive as you sit a lot lower but engine performance wise I honestly could not tell the difference in fact lift seems to kick harder in the sportivo probably due to my CAI :P I think if ur after a sportier feel then celica is the go for you but overall not much difference what you loose in sports seats and feel you gain in leather seats and climate control